n-Propyl Acetate
CAS# 109-60-4
Property
- n-Propyl Acetate
- n-Propanol
- Water
- Acidity (as Acetic Acid)
- Color
Unit
- wt %
- wt %
- %
- %
- Pt-Co
Specification
- 99.5 Minimum
- 0.50 Maximum
- 0.10 Maximum
- 0.010 Maximum
- 15 Maximum
Application
n-Propyl Acetate is a versatile, colorless liquid solvent with a mild, fruity odor, widely used in inks, coatings, cosmetics, and personal care applications. It serves as an effective active solvent for resins such as nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate, polyester, alkyd, and acrylics, offering good solvent activity, medium evaporation rate, and excellent flow and leveling properties. In cosmetics, it is used in nail care products and as a flavoring agent, while it is also permitted as an inert ingredient in nonfood-use pesticide formulations under FIFRA. With attributes including low surface tension, high electrical resistance, low water solubility, low MIR value, and predicted biodegradability, n-Propyl Acetate combines performance with environmental responsibility. Additional benefits include its classification as a non-HAP, non-SARA, REACH-compliant, urethane-grade solvent, making it a reliable choice for diverse industrial and consumer applications.
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Technical
Packaging
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Synonyms
Acetic acid, propyl ester
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
Market Segment
Adhesives & Cement, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Ink & Coatings
Product Uses
Flavors, Fragrances, Ink Solvent, Lacquers, Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover, Paint Solvent, Adhesives & Cements, Flexographic Printing Ink Solvent, Gravure Printing Ink, Solvent